We are looking for a Sr. Software Architect to join our team in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of modern software architecture and a strong ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to diverse audiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and oversee the development of large-scale software systems using container orchestration and service mesh technologies.<br>• Establish and enforce standards for CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, service mesh, and automated testing.<br>• Conduct architectural reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet security, scalability, and business requirements.<br>• Mentor engineering teams on microservices architecture, container best practices, and DevSecOps workflows.<br>• Research, evaluate, and pilot emerging technologies in cloud-native systems, distributed architectures, and DevSecOps.<br>• Facilitate the collection and analysis of metrics, logs, and traces to monitor and debug systems effectively.<br>• Develop strategies for software improvements and advocate them to development teams.<br>• Balance hands-on coding responsibilities with strategic planning and technical leadership.<br>• Ensure software solutions are optimized for performance, scalability, and reliability.
We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to join our team on a long-term contract basis. In this hybrid role, based in Chicago, Illinois, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding our systems and network infrastructure against potential threats. This position involves leading incident response activities, mentoring team members, and working with cutting-edge security tools and technologies.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage incident response efforts, including investigations of malware and other security threats.<br>• Oversee configuration and management of firewall technologies such as Checkpoint and Cisco ASA.<br>• Utilize expertise in Azure environments to implement and maintain robust security measures.<br>• Collaborate with team members to mentor and enhance their technical capabilities.<br>• Write and analyze scripts in Python and PowerShell to support security operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and maintain configuration management processes.<br>• Monitor and respond to potential vulnerabilities across the network.<br>• Provide strategic recommendations for enhancing cyber defense systems.<br>• Work onsite two days per week to support team operations and security initiatives.<br>• Incorporate security clearance requirements into operational activities.
We are looking for an experienced Applications Architect to join our team on a Contract with potential for permanent employment in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will lead the development and modernization of scalable infrastructure for a SaaS platform tailored to the financial publishing industry. This position offers the chance to work on high-impact projects, including the migration of legacy systems to cutting-edge microservices architecture.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and implement a robust, high-throughput request ingestion layer to handle tokenization and redirect services while ensuring low latency and reliability.<br>• Migrate existing workloads into Docker containers and implement autoscaling capabilities using AWS services.<br>• Develop and enforce multi-tenant isolation strategies, including per-client database configurations and rate-limiting mechanisms.<br>• Replace cron-heavy workflows with event-driven or asynchronous processing solutions, such as queues and background workers.<br>• Ensure system resilience to traffic spikes, high database write volumes, and millions of requests through advanced scalability techniques.<br>• Establish operational safeguards, including logging, monitoring, kill switches, and cost controls to ensure system reliability and efficiency.<br>• Modernize the current production stack by transitioning to stateless request handlers and horizontally scalable architectures.<br>• Collaborate with senior developers to transform legacy systems into containerized, autoscaling microservices.<br>• Optimize system performance while maintaining high security standards and protecting against abuse and misuse.<br>• Implement client-isolated environments to support multi-tenant SaaS architecture.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Architect to lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure. This role focuses on delivering secure, scalable architectures that support enterprise-wide modernization efforts and cloud-native initiatives. As part of a long-term contract to hire opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing Azure deployments while ensuring seamless integration with existing systems. This role will be hybrid in Chicago.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design and implement secure, scalable, and reliable cloud architectures using Microsoft Azure services.</p><p>• Develop and enforce Azure standards, governance policies, and architectural frameworks.</p><p>• Collaborate with teams across security, networking, applications, and data to ensure the successful implementation of Azure solutions.</p><p>• Manage Azure resources including networking, storage, compute, and disaster recovery strategies.</p><p>• Facilitate the adoption of advanced Azure services such as Logic Apps, Key Vault, and Azure Kubernetes Service.</p><p>• Optimize cloud performance and costs by leveraging automation tools and conducting spend analyses.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and training to IT teams on Azure best practices and emerging technologies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards for all Azure deployments.</p><p>• Monitor and troubleshoot issues in Azure environments to maintain high availability and performance.</p>
<p>Are you passionate about securing applications and systems while working to counter emerging cybersecurity threats? We are seeking an Application Security Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll focus on protecting applications, implementing secure development practices, and working closely with developers and other teams to identify vulnerabilities and design effective security solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities.</li><li>Design, implement, and maintain security solutions for web and mobile applications.</li><li>Partner with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.</li><li>Perform regular application security audits and compliance reviews.</li><li>Develop and enforce security policies and protocols.</li><li>Investigate and respond to application security incidents and implement countermeasures.</li><li>Stay up-to-date on emerging security technologies and threat trends.</li></ul>
<p>Overview: We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team in Chicago. In this role, you’ll lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex server-side components for impactful web and mobile applications. You’ll support business priorities by delivering secure, scalable solutions and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Architect, design, and implement backend services using modern frameworks and cloud platforms.</li><li>Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and QA teams to define requirements and deliver robust solutions.</li><li>Optimize application performance, reliability, and scalability.</li><li>Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and recommend improvements to development processes.</li><li>Ensure backend solutions comply with security and data privacy standards.</li><li>Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.</li><li>Participate in agile ceremonies and advocate for continuous delivery and automation.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why Join Us? Join an innovative organization where your work directly impacts the business. You’ll gain exposure to the latest technologies and challenging projects, while driving meaningful solutions in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.</p><p>Ready to make a difference in Chicago? Apply today to take the next step in your technology career.</p><p>Based on general knowledge.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will contribute to transforming existing internal tools into scalable SaaS solutions for the financial publishing industry. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on high-impact systems with real production traffic and aggressive timelines. This is a Contract position with the possibility of becoming permanent.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Transform internal tools into SaaS products designed for external use.<br>• Develop and optimize tokenization and redirect services for high-throughput and low-latency operations.<br>• Refactor legacy systems into modern Node.js services and Dockerized workflows.<br>• Build and maintain multi-tenant architectures, ensuring client isolation and environment segmentation.<br>• Enhance system reliability, performance, and clarity for end-users.<br>• Collaborate with architects to design scalable, microservice-based infrastructures.<br>• Implement solutions capable of handling high traffic volumes and database transactions.<br>• Manage asynchronous processing, including queues and logging for burst traffic.<br>• Ensure system resilience against unexpected user behavior and traffic spikes.<br>• Work in a fast-paced environment, focusing on pragmatic and scalable solutions.
